Xenia, OH · Greene · Based on public reviews & parent communities

Finding the right childcare
in Xenia, Ohio

Xenia has earned the nickname "Bicycle Capital of the Midwest" for its extensive network of paved trails, including the 78-mile Little Miami Scenic Trail and the 29-mile Prairie Grass Trail, which were converted from historic railroad routes and make the city a premier destination for cyclists. The city's name comes from the Greek word for hospitality, a value central to its identity. On April 3, 1974, an F5 tornado with 300 mph winds devastated Xenia, destroying over 3,400 homes and 34 lives, but the community's remarkable resilience and recovery transformed it into a national model for disaster preparedness and rebuilding. We analyzed all 13 Ohio-licensed childcare centers in Xenia, scoring each across 11 real dimensions from parent reviews and public records. No marketing copy — just what real families reported. We scored each Ohio-licensed childcare center across 11 real dimensions — safety, curriculum, arts & music, infant care, kindergarten readiness and more. Scores drawn from major public review platforms and parent communities — not center marketing.

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1
Youthland Academy Of Xenia
415 Bellbrook Ave, Xenia, OH 45385
Licensed Child Care Center
SUTQ: Gold
6.5/ 10
Safety
5
Curriculum
8
Art/Music
5
Infant care
5
K-ready
7
Teachers
7
Compassion
8
Mgmt
8
Culture
6
Class sizes
0
Extracurriculars
6

Strengths

  • Quality Rating 4 from Ohio Step Up to Quality
  • Staff praised as super friendly and loving to children
  • Children leave well-prepared for kindergarten
  • Professional staff who genuinely care about kids

Considerations

    2
    Cors Head Start - Xenia
    1369 Colorado Drive, Xenia, OH 45385
    Head Start · Licensed Child Care Center
    SUTQ: Gold
    6.3/ 10
    Safety
    5
    Curriculum
    8
    Art/Music
    5
    Infant care
    5
    K-ready
    6
    Teachers
    8
    Compassion
    6
    Mgmt
    8
    Culture
    6
    Class sizes
    0
    Extracurriculars
    6

    Strengths

    • Gold SUTQ rated; CORS Head Start network since 1975; degreed teachers in every classroom
    • Serves birth to age 5 including special needs; health, mental health, nutrition, family services included
    • Federally funded Head Start model; accepts Head Start and PFCC; 17 licensed centers across West Central Ohio

    Considerations

      3
      Days Of Discovery Childcare And Preschool
      1132 N Monroe Dr, Xenia, OH 45385
      Licensed Child Care Center
      SUTQ: Gold
      6.3/ 10
      Safety
      5
      Curriculum
      8
      Art/Music
      5
      Infant care
      5
      K-ready
      6
      Teachers
      8
      Compassion
      6
      Mgmt
      8
      Culture
      6
      Class sizes
      0
      Extracurriculars
      6

      Strengths

      • Gold SUTQ rated; established 1993 — 30+ years serving Greene County families
      • Parents praise extremely friendly and helpful staff especially with first-time parents
      • Full age range: infants (6 weeks) through school-age (12 years); kindergarten readiness focus

      Considerations

      • Some reviews mention concerns about staffing, policies, and safety — verify with current families
      • Gold SUTQ but quality rating 3 on state system — some gap in designations to research further
      4
      Kiddie Kingdom, Llc.
      1075 Jasper Rd, Xenia, OH 45385
      Licensed Child Care Center
      SUTQ: Silver
      6.0/ 10
      Safety
      5
      Curriculum
      7
      Art/Music
      5
      Infant care
      5
      K-ready
      6
      Teachers
      7
      Compassion
      6
      Mgmt
      7
      Culture
      6
      Class sizes
      0
      Extracurriculars
      6

      Strengths

      • Silver SUTQ rated; Ohio-licensed childcare serving Xenia community
      • Accepts PFCC subsidy; structured childcare program for local Greene County families

      Considerations

      • Silver (not Gold) SUTQ; limited online presence and program detail found
      5
      Grace Learning Center
      100 Grace Drive, Xenia, OH 45385
      Licensed Child Care Center
      SUTQ: Bronze
      5.9/ 10
      Safety
      5
      Curriculum
      6
      Art/Music
      5
      Infant care
      5
      K-ready
      6
      Teachers
      6
      Compassion
      7
      Mgmt
      6
      Culture
      7
      Class sizes
      0
      Extracurriculars
      6

      Strengths

      • Non-profit Christian childcare since 2002
      • Community outreach of Xenia Grace Chapel
      • Holistic development: physical, emotional, social, spiritual

      Considerations

        6
        Kindercare Learning Center #516
        2025 Bellbrook Ave, Xenia, OH 45385
        Licensed Child Care Center
        SUTQ: Bronze
        5.8/ 10
        Safety
        5
        Curriculum
        7
        Art/Music
        5
        Infant care
        5
        K-ready
        6
        Teachers
        6
        Compassion
        6
        Mgmt
        6
        Culture
        6
        Class sizes
        0
        Extracurriculars
        6

        Strengths

        • Serving Xenia families since 1980 - 45+ years
        • Year-round daycare from 6 weeks to 12 years

        Considerations

          7
          Xenia Ymca Child Care Center
          336 S.Progress Drive, Xenia, OH 45385
          YMCA Child Care · Licensed Child Care Center
          SUTQ: Bronze
          5.7/ 10
          Safety
          5
          Curriculum
          6
          Art/Music
          5
          Infant care
          5
          K-ready
          6
          Teachers
          6
          Compassion
          6
          Mgmt
          6
          Culture
          6
          Class sizes
          0
          Extracurriculars
          6

          Strengths

          • YMCA school-age enrichment at Xenia YMCA in Xenia; homework help, snack, art, and games
          • Bronze SUTQ rated; accepts PFCC subsidy; YMCA character development values

          Considerations

          • Bronze SUTQ; school-age enrichment only — no infant, toddler, or preschool care
          8
          Ymca At Arrowood
          1588 Pawnee Dr., Xenia, OH 45385
          YMCA Child Care · Licensed Child Care Center
          SUTQ: Bronze
          5.7/ 10
          Safety
          5
          Curriculum
          6
          Art/Music
          5
          Infant care
          5
          K-ready
          6
          Teachers
          6
          Compassion
          6
          Mgmt
          6
          Culture
          6
          Class sizes
          0
          Extracurriculars
          6

          Strengths

          • YMCA school-age enrichment at Arrowood in Xenia; homework help, snack, art, and games
          • Bronze SUTQ rated; accepts PFCC subsidy; YMCA character development values

          Considerations

          • Bronze SUTQ; school-age enrichment only — no infant, toddler, or preschool care
          9
          Ymca At Tecumseh
          1058 Old Springfield Pike, Xenia, OH 45385
          YMCA Child Care · Licensed Child Care Center
          SUTQ: Bronze
          5.7/ 10
          Safety
          5
          Curriculum
          6
          Art/Music
          5
          Infant care
          5
          K-ready
          6
          Teachers
          6
          Compassion
          6
          Mgmt
          6
          Culture
          6
          Class sizes
          0
          Extracurriculars
          6

          Strengths

          • YMCA school-age enrichment at Tecumseh in Xenia; homework help, snack, art, and games
          • Bronze SUTQ rated; accepts PFCC subsidy; YMCA character development values

          Considerations

          • Bronze SUTQ; school-age enrichment only — no infant, toddler, or preschool care
          10
          Memorial Presbyterian Preschool
          343 W Ankeney Mill Road, Xenia, OH 45385
          Licensed Child Care Center
          SUTQ: NR
          5.6/ 10
          Safety
          5
          Curriculum
          6
          Art/Music
          5
          Infant care
          5
          K-ready
          5
          Teachers
          6
          Compassion
          6
          Mgmt
          6
          Culture
          6
          Class sizes
          0
          Extracurriculars
          6

          Strengths

          • Ohio-licensed Christian preschool at Memorial Presbyterian Church in Xenia
          • Church-community setting with faith-based values and play-based early learning

          Considerations

          • NR on SUTQ; preschool only — limited to church-age children, likely part-day hours
          11
          Right At School At Trebein Elementary School
          1728 Dayton Xenia Rd, Xenia, OH 45385
          Licensed Child Care Center
          SUTQ: NR
          5.6/ 10
          Safety
          5
          Curriculum
          6
          Art/Music
          5
          Infant care
          5
          K-ready
          5
          Teachers
          6
          Compassion
          6
          Mgmt
          6
          Culture
          6
          Class sizes
          0
          Extracurriculars
          6

          Strengths

          • Right At School before/after school program at Trebein Elementary in Xenia
          • Parents at other Right At School locations praise caring staff and engaging enrichment activities
          • Flexible 1-5 day tuition; accepts PFCC; on-site for Trebein Elementary families

          Considerations

          • NR on SUTQ; school-age care only — no infant, toddler, or preschool programs
          • Program availability tied to enrollment at Trebein Elementary School
          12
          Ymca At Shawnee
          92 E. Ankeny Mill Rd., Xenia, OH 45385
          YMCA Child Care · Licensed Child Care Center
          SUTQ: NR
          5.6/ 10
          Safety
          5
          Curriculum
          6
          Art/Music
          5
          Infant care
          5
          K-ready
          5
          Teachers
          6
          Compassion
          6
          Mgmt
          6
          Culture
          6
          Class sizes
          0
          Extracurriculars
          6

          Strengths

          • YMCA school-age enrichment at Shawnee in Xenia; homework help, snack, art, and games
          • NR on SUTQ; accepts PFCC subsidy; YMCA character development values

          Considerations

          • NR SUTQ; school-age enrichment only — no infant, toddler, or preschool care
          13
          Little Leaders Early Learning Center
          2446 Trebein Rd, Xenia, OH 45385
          Licensed Child Care Center
          SUTQ: NR
          5.4/ 10
          Safety
          5
          Curriculum
          6
          Art/Music
          5
          Infant care
          5
          K-ready
          6
          Teachers
          5
          Compassion
          6
          Mgmt
          5
          Culture
          5
          Class sizes
          0
          Extracurriculars
          6

          Strengths

          • Mission-driven center focused on safe, nurturing, and fun environment for learning and growth
          • Experienced staff with focus on early childhood development
          • Faith-affiliated early learning center in Xenia

          Considerations

          • NR on SUTQ -- no formal quality rating beyond state licensing
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